Best way to ship flowers for preservation
On the Day
On the day of the event, when the flowers are no longer needed, request that the venue place it in water, it in a cool place out of direct sunlight.
This is particularly important if the weather or venue is hot as it will prevent the flowers from wilting. Please do not place in a fridge or freezer.
How soon should I drop/ship the bouquet?
Within 5 days of the event, and ideally within 2-3 days for best results.
How to prepare the flowers for shipping
- Prepare a box big enough to comfortably fit the bouquet but not so big that it will allow too much movement and cause damage. Add soft stuffing (paper towels work brilliantly). Please avoid using plastic as it causes condensation.
- Wet some paper towels and secure around the bottom of the bouquet stems only with a piece of twine or elastic band. Next wrap some tin foil around the damp tissue, to contain the moisture to stems. Please avoid getting the actual flower petals wet.
- Don’t forget to ship any additional bits (medals, buttonholes, coins etc.) you want included in your piece.
- Add your name or booking form with details of any additional pieces you've added.
- Label the box as fragile and ship using express post.
- Please address the box to: SIÓG Botanicals, Unit 3, Crookstown Business Park, Ballitore, Co. Kildare, Ireland, R14ND91
International Shipping
Based in Ireland, our preservation services are available for bouquets from events occurring on the island of Ireland, and within the European Union (EU) only. If getting married in the EU, but outside of Ireland, we recommend using an international courier such as EuroSender.com who can offer delivery within 1-3 days.
International shipping of completed artwork is available worldwide, including to anywhere in Europe, the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia and Canada.
If you have any specific questions on our shipping policies, please do not hesitate to contact us or leave a note on your order when booking in.
European Flower Preservation & International Shipping - Elizabeth's Flowers
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From Austria
Elizabeth's stunning fresh bouquet of peonies and orchids shown above was shipped to us after her destination wedding in Vienna, Austria. The first image was taken when we received the bouquet to our studio in Ireland.
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To Ireland
Our preservation services are available for flower from events occurring on the island of Ireland, and within the European Union (EU).
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To Canada
Ten weeks later we shipped her completed artwork along with two additional frames for her family back to her home in Canada.
